Crime
Leaked Epstein Emails Allegedly Expose Private Discussions with Journalist Michael Wolff on Managing Trump’s Reported Ties to Epstein
NEW YORK — Newly surfaced emails purportedly linked to the late financier Jeffrey Epstein are raising renewed questions about potential connections between Epstein and former President Donald Trump, though the documents remain unverified by any major news outlet or independent authority.
According to the alleged correspondence, which has circulated online as part of the latest purported “Epstein files,” Epstein and journalist Michael Wolff appeared to exchange private emails discussing how to manage public scrutiny surrounding Trump’s past associations with Epstein.
In one alleged 2019 message, Epstein reportedly wrote to Wolff:
“Trump said he asked me to resign, never a member ever. Of course, he knew about the girls as he asked Ghislaine to stop.”
The statement appears to reference incidents at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private Florida estate, and implies the former president may have been aware of Epstein’s illicit activities involving underage girls.
However, no independent evidence has been presented to verify the claim.
Another alleged exchange from 2015 purportedly shows Wolff advising Epstein on a media strategy regarding Trump’s comments about their past association.
“I think you should let him hang himself. If he says he hasn’t been on the plane or to the house, that gives you valuable PR and political currency… He can hang himself in a way that potentially generates a positive benefit for you,” the email reads.
The same set of messages also suggests that CNN had been preparing to question Trump about Epstein during a live interview or press event, though this too remains unsubstantiated.
Experts and media analysts are cautioning the public to approach the alleged leaks with skepticism.
Cybersecurity professionals note the potential for deepfake text forgeries or manipulated files to emerge from online “data dumps” tied to the ongoing release of Epstein-related materials.
If authenticated, the emails could represent a major political revelation. However, in the absence of verification, they remain speculative and potentially misleading.
As of now, no official agency, court, or credible media organization has confirmed the authenticity of the alleged communications.
On January 28, 2026, at approximately 3:30 p.m., officers assigned to the Northern District responded to a reported shooting at the Northrop Grumman facility located in the 7300 block of Aviation Boulevard in Linthicum, Maryland.
Upon arrival, officers determined that the scene had already been secured by the Maryland Transportation Authority Police (MDTA), who had the suspected shooter in custody.
Preliminary findings indicate the incident stemmed from a dispute between two contracted security guards working inside the facility.
During the altercation, one of the guards discharged a firearm, striking the other.
The victim was identified as 37-year-old Joseph Keith Aman of Baltimore, Maryland. He sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities stated that a third contracted security guard intervened during the incident, successfully disarming the suspect and detaining him until law enforcement arrived.
Investigators confirmed the shooting was an isolated incident and did not involve any Northrop Grumman employees.
There was no ongoing threat to the public or the facility following the incident.
Anne Arundel County Police Department Homicide Unit detectives responded to the scene and assumed control of the investigation.
Detectives conducted multiple witness interviews, while Evidence Collection Unit technicians processed the scene and recovered the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting.
The suspect was identified as 26-year-old Dylan Blake Chandler of Pasadena, Maryland.
He has been formally charged with first-degree murder, second-degree murder, and additional related offenses.
Northrop Grumman issued a statement acknowledging the incident, saying:
“We are aware of an isolated incident involving two contractors at one of our Baltimore-area facilities. We are cooperating fully with local law enforcement as they investigate the matter. The safety of our employees and contractors across all facilities remains our top priority.”
The investigation remains active and ongoing.
Although an arrest has been made, detectives are continuing to gather information.
Anyone with knowledge related to the incident is urged to contact the Anne Arundel County Police Homicide Unit at 410-222-4731. Individuals wishing to remain anonymous may contact the county’s tip line at 410-222-4700.
Further updates will be released as additional information becomes available.